Creativity or Grammar?
By dave
@dave121495 (1296)
Philippines
September 28, 2018 6:10pm CST
So I've been studying about effective tips on writing but my concern is that, what do I cultivate? A good creative flow of words or the rulings of writing which is grammar. Sometimes my grammar is well off but as long as one can understand my writing, I don't mind.
I know that grammar is important but developing a writing style is important too. Once we develop our writing style, the possibilities will be endless. Afterwards, I will find some time to repair my crooked grammar. But first I just need to know the nooks and crannies of my writing.
What do you think is much more important creativity or grammar?
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8 responses
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
29 Sep 18
We can be creative without sacrificing the grammar, can't we? Thanks for the internet we can consult the different online grammar checker sites.
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@dave121495 (1296)
• Philippines
29 Sep 18
Thanks for the advice, i was not aware of grammar checker sites, better go and check it out.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
29 Sep 18
@dave121495 now we almost have everything in the internet. even maths equations we can search the answer from the net.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
29 Sep 18
Creativity and writing style is more important once you've learned the basics of grammar, then you're good to go, in my opinion. I'm not a writer though. Just a layman opinion.
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@dave121495 (1296)
• Philippines
29 Sep 18
Good point though. I'm going to remember it and put it in my holster.
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@lrglara (1334)
• Philippines
27 Oct 18
I think when writing you should be mindful of consistency. If you’re writing on layman’s terms or everyday conversation types, sometimes grammar isnt necessary but spellings, slangs, and punctuations are critical... especially when it’s published.
Just go with the flow first. You can correct or edit relentlessly later.
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@dave121495 (1296)
• Philippines
27 Oct 18
Thanks for the advice really, one thing I don't have in writing is consistency. Sometimes I beat around the bush, sometimes the words are good. I don't have a good command in english. I guess I'll just post whatever sounds good and making sense. I'll go with the flow as you have said earlier until I find my own voice.
@jobelbojel (36030)
• Philippines
29 Sep 18
Master the grammar first then you can venture on invest on creativity.
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@dave121495 (1296)
• Philippines
29 Sep 18
Based on the answers to my post, I need to really invest in grammar before I go for creativity.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
1 Oct 18
@dave121495 Lol, I think we all do that.
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@dave121495 (1296)
• Philippines
1 Oct 18
I also write sometimes but sometimes whenever the results are not good I crumple it and put it in the trash bins.
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@Meramar (2695)
•
30 Sep 18
A right combination of both would be great. You may have plenty of creativity, but if the grammar is wrong, maybe people would not read you. On the other hand, a correct writing considering the grammar without creativity might be boring. A correct and creative writing will guide you to success.
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@dave121495 (1296)
• Philippines
1 Oct 18
Balancing it would be a great idea. :)
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@Nickzter1331 (4229)
• Philippines
29 Sep 18
,, creativity first before checking the grammar .
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